Puma confirmed for Cyprus and Brunei

[trim it out]

Originally Posted by Bolso

I think one important point is that the MOD haven't chosen the Puma, they've been forced to find a replacement with Draken choosing to end all of it's rotary wing business, I think they're making a reasonable best of a less than ideal scenario.

I agree they've had their hand forced, but that is down to their own dealing. Slightly naive perhaps to have assumed a private company would have extended a poorly performing contract out of the goodness of their hearts.

Originally Posted by Bolso

A question I haven't seen answered yet is hangarage in Brunei. The shed out there is only really suitable for 212's, I'd be surprised if a/three Puma(s) would fit. A year isn't very long to negotiate with local government and build a new facility, especially as I doubt they'd want to waste funds and resources on a new facility for the current operation with a different aircraft, only to change to a new aircraft and probably a new operation structure within approx 10 years.

RIMBA has some big hangars, might just have to do some of that diplomacy stuff with the DA.

[212man]

Originally Posted by trim it out

I agree they've had their hand forced, but that is down to their own dealing. Slightly naive perhaps to have assumed a private company would have extended a poorly performing contract out of the goodness of their hearts.

RIMBA has some big hangars, might just have to do some of that diplomacy stuff with the DA.

yes - obvious solution. Lots of huge hangars with no occupants

[Variable Load]

I wonder if the Singapore AF still have their detachment at Bandar?

They used to occupy the NE corner of the field. It might provide some very nice hangarage and accommodation of a suitable size?